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DUHS Headshots
Professional headshot photos are being planned around the health system. Sign up now to have yours taken.
- Register for Monday, June 2: 7-11 a.m. at Duke Medicine Pavilion Greenway at DUH
- Register for Tuesday, June 3: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Duke Regional Hospital (outside auditorium)
- Register for Wednesday, June 4: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Duke Raleigh Hospital in the Healing Gardens
Music Near the Gardens Moves to East Campus — May 28-June 25
Music Near the Gardens is a special edition of Duke Arts' long-running summer concert series while Sarah P. Duke Gardens undergoes renovations. Curated by musician and Pinhook owner Kym Register and hosted by local artist Stormie Daie, this year's five-concert series will move to Duke's East Campus, offering an expanded capacity and walk-up format, free and open to all. Concerts will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday from May 28 through June 25.
Upcoming Pride Events
June is Pride Month. Duke Health and LGBTQ+ Alliance Affinity Group are hosting events where all are welcome!
- Wednesday, June 4: Pride Day at Duke Health Celebrate with team members and stop by one of LGBTQ+ Alliance Affinity Group's tables located across the system for some free goodies and to learn more about the group.
- Saturday, June 7: Alliance Affinity Group Friends and Family Pride Picnic Join us at Alliance LGBTQ+ Affinity Group's annual picnic at Alexandria Amenity Park for an afternoon filled with family friendly music, games and food. RSVP encouraged by June 5.
- June 20-21: Out! Raleigh Pride (sponsored by Duke Health)
- Sept. 26-28: Pride: Durham, NC (sponsored by Duke Health)
DST SPARK RFP — Due June 10
Duke's Office of Research and Innovation (OR&I) is pleased to support Duke Science and Technology (DST) by awarding seed grants to faculty members at Duke. The DST SPARK Seed Grants are directed toward enhancing the creativity and novel research and scholarship of Duke's faculty to help them pursue new directions and ideas. This year, the SPARK call is particularly focused on helping faculty adjust to evolving changes in the funding landscape. Applications are due Tuesday, June 10.
Duke Health Juneteenth Celebration — June 17
Duke Health will host a Juneteenth celebration on Tuesday, June 17 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Trent Semans Great Hall. All team members are invited to reflect and celebrate the culture and contributions of the Black community. The keynote speaker is Christopher Wolfe, the inaugural Artist-in-Residence at Columbia University’s Eric H. Holder Jr. Initiative for Civil and Political Rights. Register here to attend in person. The event will also be available virtually.
Kisby To Speak at Genesis Meeting — June 21
Cassandra Kisby, MD, MS, is an invited speaker at the Genesis: Innovations in Aesthetic Regenerative Medicine meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on June 21. She will be co-leading a module entitled, "Tiny Particles, Massive Impact: The Science Behind Exosomes, Hybrosomes and Secretomes" with Julie Woodward, MD, a Duke oculofacial plastic surgeon. This conference is a multidisciplinary conference for scientists and clinicians of various specialties, as well as industry, which come together yearly to form a think tank and share science and innovation. Dr. Kisby is the only speaker from ob/gyn and will be representing Duke Ob/Gyn, specifically discussing holistic and preventative female medicine and pelvic regenerative medicine using exosomes.
Duke Ob/Gyn Graduation — June 21
Duke Ob/Gyn Graduation will be held on Saturday, June 21. This event is by invitation only.
KURe Call for Applications — July 1
The Multidisciplinary K12 Urologic Research Career Development Program (KURe) is recruiting talented clinical, translational and basic science researchers (MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD) from diverse disciplines who are interested in building an independent research career using collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches to benign urological research questions. Applications are due Tuesday, July 1.
ABOG/AAOGF and the Foundation of SMFM/AAOGF Scholarships — July 1
The American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Foundation (AAOGF), The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Educational Foundation (ABOG) and The Foundation of The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) are pleased to provide the 2025 scholarship booklet announcing the call for applications for research training scholarships. Applications must be received electronically by July 1.
Duke Time Off Photo Contest — Deadline Aug. 4
Duke staff and faculty are invited to share photos of how they enjoy their time away from work — whether it’s a backyard barbecue, beach trip or far away adventure. Eligible entries will be entered to win prizes from the Washington Duke Inn, Duke Lemur Center, Duke Arts Presents or Duke University Stores. To enter, photos must be taken and shared between May 21 and Aug. 4, 2025, by benefits-eligible staff and faculty currently employed by Duke University and Duke University Health System. Click here for details about how to share/submit photos.
Primary Care CME at Sea Pines — Aug. 5-8
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health leads a series of CME courses at The Sea Pines Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The 2025 conference will be held Aug. 5-8. CME courses are jointly provided by the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development and The Sea Pines Resort.
Headshot Opportunity — Aug. 6
Duke Ob/Gyn is offering faculty and trainees* the opportunity to have a new headshot taken on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
- 8-8:30 a.m.: Faculty and current trainees who would like an updated headshot (we will try to accommodate during other time slots as time allows)
- 8:30-9:30 a.m.: New resident headshots (during M&M) and PGY3s
- 9:30-10 a.m.: New fellow headshots (after M&M)
*Trainees will be prioritized due to scheduling requirements.
Carter Society 75th Anniversary — Sept. 11-13
Faculty, please join us to celebrate the Carter Society's 75th anniversary during our annual meeting in Durham, North Carolina from Sept. 11-13, 2025.
ACOG District IV Annual Meeting in Greensboro — Sept. 26-28
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District IV Annual Meeting will be held Sept. 26-28 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Participation in programs and through advocacy is encouraged when possible. Faculty Elizabeth Livingston, MD, and Clayton Alfonso, MD, currently hold leadership roles and can provide additional information. Dr. Livingston serves as section chair, and Dr. Alfonso serves as vice chair. Please reach out to them for additional guidance and information.
Coordinated Support for School of Medicine Faculty During Difficult Times
In an effort to support faculty during this time of uncertainty and rapid change, the Duke University School of Medicine is partnering with Duke University and DUHS to offer coordinated support. Learn more about the available services for faculty at medschool.duke.edu/faculty.
Duke Military Association Affinity Group
The Duke Military Association (DMA) Affinity Group offers opportunities to network internally, attracts and retains veteran talent, promotes professional development and supports community outreach activities. Learn about the group, download a virtual meeting background to use, and more.
Cancer Dictionary
As a way to cope during her treatment for cancer, patient Duke Cancer patient Janis Krempa created a unique dictionary that used more traditional vocabulary — and a bit of humor — that made it easier to talk with her loved ones about her cancer journey (for example, she defines a chest port as a "pop socket" and the process of undergoing chemotherapy as "chemmunion"). Read Janis' story here, and read her dictionary here.
Duke Service: Protected Network for Research
The Compute and Data Services Alliance (CDSA) is pleased to announce the launch of its first service: the Protected Network for Research (PNR). The PNR is improving support for researchers who work with regulated and sensitive research data, other than DUHS electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). The newly launched PNR consists of technical services and facilitative services to assist with necessary regulatory requirements. Researchers can receive full-service assistance when they need it and use self-service tools when they do not. Register for a one-hour virtual PNR information session here. More CDSA services are coming soon. To stay up to date on CDSA initiatives and services, join the mailing list, email your question or visit the website.
Clinical Trials Website and Directory: My Duke Research
The Duke University School of Medicine partnered with CTSI's Research Equity and Diversity Initiative (READI) and the Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR) to launch a new community-facing website about clinical research at Duke called "My Duke Research." The website aims to provide help information on research, share updates about current studies and research results and highlight the connection between health research and community health.
Duke's Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisory Council
The Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisory Council (SAGDAC) is a think tank that helps support collaboration and a wide range of innovative LGBTQ+ initiatives across Duke. Watch this video to learn more about the council’s advocacy work—from ensuring clinicians use appropriate terms in medical records to partnering with law students to address legal issues such as denied insurance claims.
Duke Moms Affinity Group
Duke Moms Affinity Group hosts a variety of opportunities for mothers to find support. A committee of Duke moms partners to provide fellowship and connection among like-minded members and to promote events across the Triangle. The group is making plans to host bi-monthly Moms Night Out events and Park Play Dates. Watch this video to hear members share what they love about the community or share your interest in volunteering by sending an email to DukeMoms@duke.edu.